Photo: Free Press Journal
INA Soldier, Freedom Fighter Lalti Ram Passes Away; PM Expresses Grief
Veteran freedom fighter Lalti Ram, who was also a part of the Indian National Army, passed away on May 9. The Haryana government has stated that the funeral of the 100-year-old freedom fighter was held with full state honours at his village in Jhajjar district. Expressing his grief, PM Narendra Modi tweeted, "His courage and contributions to India's freedom will never be forgotten."
Tags: Lalti Ram, freedom fighter, Haryana, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Jhajjar
Courtesy: NDTV
Photo: News Nation
PM Modi Appeals For Symbolic Haridwar Kumbh To Curb COVID-19 Spread
PM Narendra Modi on April 17 appealed that the Haridwar Kumbh should be kept symbolic curb the COVID-19 pandemic. With two ''shahi snan" already organised, PM Modi said that he talked to Swami Avdheshanand Giri of Juna Akhara regarding same. Reportedly, huge gatherings of tens of thousands of pilgrims - along the banks of Ganga - in the last few days without following proper COVID-19 protocols have sparked nationwide concern.
Tags: Kumbha Mela, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, COVID-19 outbreak, Coronavirus Pandemic
Courtesy: NDTV
Photo: The Economic Times
Anna Hazare To Launch Hunger Strike On Farmers' Issue, Writes To PM
Supporting the farmer’s protest, 83-year-old activist Anna Hazare on January 14 wrote a letter to the PM Narendra Modi, restating his hunger strike plan. Hazare said to launch "the last hunger strike" of his life in Delhi by January end. He has demanded to implement the Swaminathan Committee’s recommendation and restore the autonomy of Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices. He also blamed the government for overlooking to his earlier… read-more
Tags: social activist, Anna Hazare, Hunger Strike, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Ramlila Maidan, Delhi, Farmers Protest, Farmer law
Courtesy: NDTV
Photo: DNA India
PM Narendra Modi Inaugurates India's First Driver-Less Train
PM Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated India's first driver-less metro train on December 28. With this, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has been listed in the 7% of the world’s total Metro networks that were operated without drivers. Reportedly, the trains would be operated on Delhi Metro's 'Magenta Line'. Moreover, the trains were linked with the National Common Mobility Card, which allows users to pay for travel, toll-duties, and allows… read-more
Tags: driverless train, NCMC, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
